April 26th

April 26, 2012

NORTH KINGSTOWN â€“ North Kingstown is now officially home to commuter rail service and, if you ask the state and local officials or members of the public that attended Monday morningâ€™s grand opening of the Wickford Junction Commuter Train Station, most would say itâ€™s all because of the vision and persistence of one local businessman.

April 26, 2012

SOUTH KINGSTOWN â€“ Olympic Physical Therapy is strengthening the community, a mission it is well on its way to accomplishing as it provides programs for all ages and skill levels.

Bert Reid and Don Levine met years before while earning their Masterâ€™s degrees at the University of Rhode Island. After working in private practice, in 2000, Reid and Levine decided to team up and open up Olympic Physical Therapy in Middletown. By 2008, Olympic Physical Therapy branched out to Wakefield and Bristol. The practice now operates out of five locations, including Tiverton and Warren.

April 26, 2012

SOUTH KINGSTOWN â€“In a 6-2 vote, the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) rejected South Kingstownâ€™s request to reclassify 1,400 feet of the Matunuck shoreline in the hopes that a more comprehensive plan that combines beach replenishment with minimal reinforcement can be found.

The vote follows the councilâ€™s decision earlier in the night to reconsider its 7-2 vote made two weeks ago against the townâ€™s request to construct a 200 foot sheet pile wall along the townâ€™s right of way.

April 26, 2012

NARRAGANSETTâ€”After the proposed FY 2012-13 town budget was presented to the public at Mondayâ€™s regular meeting, the Town Council will now go about reviewing the budget and its monetary allotments. The Council, along with Town Manager Grady Miller, scheduled multiple work sessions throughout the week, and listened to department heads regarding their accomplishments, goals, and budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year.

April 26, 2012

In today's paper,find out how Narragansett officials balanced the town's budget for next year.

This week, the Coastal Resources Management Council rejected the South Kingstown's application to reclassify the Matunuck shoreline. However, parties agreed that finding a comprehensive solution that combines beach replenishment with minimal reinforcement is the best option.

South County Hospital also announced plans to see whether it should team up with Westerly Hospital to make a health care system for all of Washington County.

April 25th

April 25, 2012

After nearly two years of anticipation, the Wickford Junction Train Station opened Monday to much fanfare. This week, we bring you all the information you need on the new commuter rail, plus tell you what local, state and national dignitaries had to say about the new station and its potential impact on South County.
In addition, we bring you an in-depth look at a brewing controversy in Exeter as the euthanization of a pair of pitbulls has caused a tide of outrage in the community.
All that and much, much more in this week's Standard-Times. Pick up a copy today!

April 25, 2012

NARRAGANSETTâ€”Town Manager Grady Miller presented the proposed FY 2012-13 operating and capital budget on Monday evening to the Town Council, highlighting a number of expenses and potential challenges, including Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) costs and funding new capital projects. Monday night was the first of two public hearings on the town budget, and the Town Council will hold workshops throughout this week to address their concerns, which are open to the public.